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Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Alago People

April 19, 2022

Background and History The Alago ethnic group are people with common linguistic and cultural identities. The people are of Benue-Congo speaking group found around the defunct Lafia Native Authority in the present-day Nasarawa State with their settlements at Keana, Doma, Obi, Assakio and Agwatashi among others. Today, Alago people are found predominantly in the following … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Alago People

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Madidi, The Food of the Alago People of Nasarawa State

April 19, 2022

Each person is born into a culture or group matrix that is usually reflected in food pattern. Food beliefs seem to be one of the factors influencing food consumption. This is why the food roots of an individual – be they geographical, cultural, religious, national, regional or cult oriented – influences his choice of foods. … Continue reading Madidi, The Food of the Alago People of Nasarawa State

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